VALERIE’S POV. "Let me go!" I screamed as I fought to free myself from the grip of the cell guards, but they were too strong. One of them held me by my hair, and I felt a blow to my rib, sending me crashing to the floor. It felt like a flame had been burning inside my body, and I coughed out blood. My world spun as everything felt fuzzy and congested. Every sound became a blurry noise in my ear. I tried to call out for help, but my voice was hoarse from the pain. The guards laughed and jeered at me, obviously enjoying the moment. And then the big man raised his hand, and I felt a slap collide hard on my face. I tried to cry out, but the pain silenced my voice. "You are a feisty one, aren't you?" He sneered his hot breath on my face. "We have been given the order to do whatever we plea

